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AO61 FCJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,503 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,964 miles

exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,811 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak/slight blow

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Rear tyre various cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre going bald down inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,858 miles

Deep cuts in rear tyres

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes sticking slightly and pads worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,699 miles

front wipers slightly smear

nsr tyre perished and cuts in tread

osr tyre uneven wear down inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wipers slightly smear

nsr tyre perished and cuts in tread

osr tyre uneven wear down inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AO61 FCJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 FCJ registered?

AO61 FCJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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